Met HR at a career fair. Followed by behavioral questions from HR via phone interview that lasted roughly an hour. Went onsite on an interview day with multiple candidates and interviewed with 2 R&I managers and 1 HR for 40 minutes. HR communicated the results of the interview within a week.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Was asked to give examples of how my research could be used directly at R&I on specific products/needs at the company.
I applied online. I interviewed at L'Oréal (Clark, NJ)
Interview
There are a few levels in the R&I Team. Starting From an Intern to Associate Chemist, Chemist, SR. Chemist, and SR. Chemist II.
First was an email from HR Director to set up a time to talk (AKA Phone Screen 30-40mins). Mostly about previous experience and whu I was looking for a new role. Next set up time to speak with department manager for a technical phone interview (30-45 mins). Questions were about my experience with working with category specific products (I.e. Skin Care, hair care, and actives). Got invited on-site to meet with department category VP (30 mins). Next with HR in person (20 mins). Next phone conference with a different category. Next day got invited to Skype with HRs boss and category Director. Offer was made following week. Drug test and background took a few days to clear. LOreal has been known to take 2-3 months for an interview/ onboarding but since my role was really needed due to high priority projects they can move super fast.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
What type of preservatives would you use in a hydro alcoholic formulation, O/W Emulsion, W/O.
I applied online. The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at L'Oréal (Clark, NJ) in Apr 2016
Interview
I applied online and received an email from HR asking for a phone interview two days later. I then was turned down for the job. After one week I was told that i was no longer being pursued for the position. Two weeks later a talent recruiter called me and asked if I would be interested in a different position. I said yes and was then had another phone interview with HR two days later. The next week I had a phone interview with the hiring manager. Two weeks after that I had a skype interview with another person, and two days later I was flown out to New Jersey to interview with six other persons (hiring manager, assistant vice president, managers from two other similar teams, and two HR persons). Three weeks after the interview I received a phone call from HR saying that I was offered the job. The next day I received a welcome packet in the mail.
Throughout the entire process, the HR team kept me informed of where I was at in the interview process. I would say that the overall process was long, but was much more organized and helpful than many other companies. The talent acquisition team at L'Oreal appear to know how to attract and run a good recruiting program.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
Describe a time when you made a big mistake at work, and then discuss how you handled it. What were the results of your efforts to correct it?
Give me an example of how you employed a creative solution to a problem or project where traditional methods did not initially work? Were you successful?
